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HDMI: When Typical Installations Don't Apply

The 110-punchdown block, which is a very secure and reliable connection system used for years, just does not cut it when it comes to HDMI.

TiVo Nearing Subscription-Free Australian Launch

According to the Sydney Morning Herald:

Napster Offering Over 6M DRM Free MP3s

In what can only be described as an amazing irony, AP is reporting that Napster will begin offering its complete catalog of over 6 million music tracks in DRM-free (aka unprotected) MP3 format.

All four major music labels, along with countless indie labels, are represented in the store. Add to this that every track will be available at 99 cents! This in my opinion is the equivalent of the music industries final acceptance that their old business structure is dead. It’s about time…

North American Cable Equipment Offers Pixel Technology Products

North American Cable Equipment (NACE) is now distributing Pixel Technologies' complete line of products for delivering XM and Sirius satellite radio into the MDU market.